Thursday, July 12, 2007

They may want to rethink the smoking ban

This is something straight out of Sleeper.

Science Daily — A pooled analysis of data from previous studies suggests that cigarette smoking appears to be associated with a reduced risk for developing Parkinson's disease, with long-term and current smokers at the lowest risk, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Neurology.


The next thing you know they will say red meat is good for you.
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous5:55 PM

    One down, a million more vices to go. Have you heard of the new study by Oxford researcheres that suggests that England adopt a "fat tax," that is, a tax on salty, sweet and fatty foods? Check it out here: http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSL1254236520070712?feedType=RSS&rpc=22&sp=true

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  2. Anonymous7:14 PM

    perhaps it is because smokers DIE from smoking related illness prior to the onset or development of more serious clinically apparent symptoms of Parkinson's

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